For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,692 students in Ephrata, PA (there are 19 private schools, serving 1,479 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Gr: K-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Ctc - Brownstown Campus
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ephrata?
7 public schools are located in Ephrata.
What percentage of students in Ephrata go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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